Prime Minister Luís Montenegro stated that the government is addressing the housing crisis, citing the delivery of 32,000 homes under state-led programs and upcoming legislative changes to speed up construction licensing, procurement, and administrative processes. He acknowledged that resolving the structural shortage will take time, rejecting criticism regarding the speed of results.
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The association Habitação Hoje reports that illegal evictions are the primary issue in over 100 housing cases handled in the Porto district since 2021. Other common complaints include illegal rent increases, lack of necessary repairs, non-return of security deposits, and failure to provide rent receipts. The association notes that foreigners are particularly vulnerable to these issues due to a lack of knowledge regarding Portuguese tenancy law and the fear of exposing their residency status.
The Minister of Internal Administration appealed for calm and order ahead of housing rights protests scheduled for Saturday, October 31, in Lisbon. Protesters plan to march from Marquês de Pombal to Rossio, with potential plans to set up tents, following recent police interventions to clear similar protest camps in Lisbon and Porto.
The owner of the building housing the Mesquita do Porto has agreed to extend the current lease for one year, ending on 31 October 2027, provided that the Porto City Council does not mandate any structural renovations during that time. The mosque community, which currently faces an eviction notice effective tomorrow, 31 October 2026, has stated they have no alternative location.